Teen and epileptic daughter reported missing

Chicago Police

Julissa G. Contreras, 17, on Thursday was reported missing with her daughter, Yaretzi G. Contreras, who family members also call Maria, according to police. They were last seen in the 5900 block of South Rockwell Street and were believed to be traveling, possibly to Mexico, with Jesus Antonio Gallegos, 27.

Julissa G. Contreras, 17, on Thursday was reported missing with her daughter, Yaretzi G. Contreras, who family members also call Maria, according to police. They were last seen in the 5900 block of South Rockwell Street and were believed to be traveling, possibly to Mexico, with Jesus Antonio Gallegos, 27. (Chicago Police)

Chicago police detectives are asking for help finding a 17-year-old girl and her 2-year-old epileptic daughter who disappeared Thursday from the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, police said.

The woman and child may have fled with a 27-year-old man who may be trying to take a bus to Mexico.

Julissa G. Contreras, 17, on Thursday was reported missing with her daughter, Yaretzi G. Contreras, who family members also call Maria, according to police. They were last seen in the 5900 block of South Rockwell Street.

The teen and her daughter may be with Jesus Antonio Gallegos, 27, who also goes by Jesus Garcia and uses the nicknames Oscar and Shorty, police said in a missing persons alert issued today. The three may be trying to travel to Mexico by bus, police said.

Julissa Contreras is described as Hispanic with a light complexion, about 5-foot-4 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds and with long black hair and brown eyes. She uses the nicknames "Julie" and "Flacca."

Yaretzi also is Hispanic, with a light complexion and long black hair and brown eyes. She is 30 inches tall and weighs 30 pounds. Yaretzi suffers from epileptic seizuers and must take medication twice a day.

Anyone who sees the girls is asked to call 911 or contact Wentworth Area detectives at (312) 747-8385 or (312) 747-8380 and reference missing persons investigations HT166834 and HT166841.